Fabrication Team Leader

Fabrication Team Leader – Wakefield

Monday - Friday days

We are looking for a highly skilled Fabrication Team Leader to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Wakefield. This is a permanent role leading a small team while remaining hands‑on with fabrication and welding work.

This role would be ideal for an experienced welder who also has strong leadership skills and a confident approach to managing people and production processes.

• Leading and motivating the production team to meet output and quality targets
• Carrying out fabrication and welding tasks to a high standard
• Allocating daily tasks, monitoring progress and ensuring deadlines are met
• Training, coaching and supporting team members to develop their skills
• Using IT systems to record production data and track performance
• Working closely with management to improve processes and efficiency

• Proven experience in welding and fabrication at a high standard
• Previous experience leading or supervising a small production team
• Strong IT skills, confident with production tracking and reporting systems
• Excellent communication and people‑management skills
• A proactive, organised and problem‑solving approach
• Commitment to quality and safe working practices

For more details on this role please contact Emma Bartholomew or Jonny Powell.